The CTC has worked with other cycling organisations to launch a Cyclists' Manifesto. The Manifesto sets out key action points to revive progress on the National Cycling Strategy.

The overall objectives are:

1. Better cycling conditions.

2. Better funding for cycle training and promotion.

3. Better traffic laws and policing.

4. Better integration of cycling and wider transport objectives.

5. Better integration of cycling across all areas of Government.

A step towards these goals is to visit your local MP and try to enlist their support for the measures in the Cyclists' Manifesto. Julie Morgan, MP for Cardiff North, and Kevin Brennan, MP for Cardiff West, have already given their support to the proposals.

Constituency volunteers are still required to contact the MPs for Cardiff Central and Cardiff South & Penarth. Don't worry about duplication of effort; the more cyclists who contact their MPs the more they will be persuaded that cycling matters and is a political issue. And don't worry if you have never lobbied your MP before - most people haven't. It is quite straightforward and CTC can provide all the information you need. For more information see www.ctc.org.uk or contact Adam Coffman, tel; 01483 520759, email; adam.coffman@ctc.org.uk

Cycling is an extraordinarily cost-effective way to deliver a whole range of benefits: good health, clean air, safe streets, pleasant neighbourhoods, strong local economies, sustainable tourism and a versatile option for transport which is widely available to people regardless of age (or youth), income or ability. Cycling surely deserves its oft-used description as "the best buy in transport policy."